Why Big City Day Once Went Wet Again Concluded
A town that previously went dry returned to wetness after alcohol shipments surged with beer and whisky. Police reports show daily drunken arrests, saloons revived, and a civic fight between drys and wets intensifying as voters later backed a 1500 majority to reopen liquor doors. The piece questions if outside forces should block a town that votes to prohibit.
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David S. Rose
Milwaukee
Clarence S. Darrow
Chicago
States of the Union
Worcester police chief urges liquor sales in groceries
The Worcester chief advocates ending the nolicense system arguing liquor should be a commodity sold by grocers. He says saloons foster sociability and drinking, while stores would reduce overall consumption as liquor becomes a medicine or party aid.
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Police OF
Worcester
Tut Lam
Searchlight as Call to Worship at Brooklyn Church
A Brooklyn pastor plans to install a powerful searchlight on the spire of the First Reformed Church 200 feet above ground. The beam will flash before services as a modern alert to replace the old-time bell lengths.
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New York
Brooklyn
First Reformed Church
Receiver for the Tobago Trust Aims to Break Tobacco Trust
Government lawyers urge the Supreme Court to appoint a receiver for the American Tobacco Co and widen the 1890 trust verdict. The case traces the tobacco cartel from 1890 to today, asserting the combination dominates exports and most domestic products and blocks competition.
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Tobacco Trust
American Tobacco Co
Gen. Wickersham
J. C. McReynolds
Supreme Court of the United States
United States Circuit Court
Southern District of New York
Supreme Court
Ite
Last chapter of Gunness horrors written by death
La Porte Indiana December 31 The last chapter in the Gunness murders tale was written when Ray Lamphere died of consumption in Michigan City State Penitentiary He hired man on the murder farm and confessed killer of Mrs Gunness and children Lamphere set fire to the Gunness home on April 9 1908 triggering investigations into multiple deaths
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Gunness
Ray Lamphere
Indiana Penitentiary
LA Porte
Ind
Mra Gunness
Michigan City
Lamphere
Gunnness
Firet
Harry Lauder barred from Mormon Tabernacle engagement
United Press reports in Salt Lake City that Harry Lauder's contract for shows next Wednesday in the Mormon Tabernacle was canceled after church officials learned a female impersonation act would be part of the program. Presiding Bishop Nibley stated the tabernacle should not be used for vaudeville.
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United Press
Salt Lake City
Utah
Harry Lauder
Broadway
Mormon Church
Lauder
the Tabernacle
Nibley
Mormon Tabernacle
Milkmen Arrested Over Cleanliness Concerns in South Park
Ralph Pozzie William Quinby and Hans Anderson milk men of South Park were arrested on charges their cows and milk handlers were unclean. City plans to use case as test. Provine threatens resignation after pay cut from 260 to 200 dollars monthly. Socialist tensions rise at Seattle meeting with Szaco amid denouncements and street orators. Postal Union honors H M Wells a former service member. Hayles Hall hosts a large dance with 500 attendees raising 800 dollars for the strike effort.
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Bossies Bath
Ralph Pozzie
William Quinby
Hans Anderson
South Park
Socialist Party of
Seattle
John Szaco
Washington At
Szaco
Hayles’ Hall
Yakima Goes Wet By 268 Majority
North Yakima voters rejected prohibition in the election with every precinct voting wet. The saloon party held a 266 vote majority out of 2 045 ballots cast as the town remained calm and the wets seized the car fleet while the drys used hacks and carriages.
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North Yakima
Fehr Offers Reward in Kidnapping Case
Frank Fehr millionaire brewer and cousin of Anna Kellner arrived in Chicago after a ransom demand was received for the child abducted on December 5. He offered 2000 dollars for Anna’s safe return and said he would raise the reward to spur police action in locating the kidnapers.
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Chicago
Frank Fehr
Anna Kellner
Loutaville
Polce
Fehr
Anna
Louisville
Man desertion shocks Portland family of seven
William A. Brown allegedly deserted his wife of 14 years and five children, leaving four teen years old and five barefoot youngsters in a condemned house. Deputy prosecutor John Murphy filed desertion and non support charges, with Ed Hannan as witness. The mother and children found in a condemned dwelling were taken in by Hannan. Brown reportedly drinks, returns home to beat his wife, and is a husband and father. Also reported, a freight car death of a large elephant bound for a local amusement park, with a $1025 freight bill on a $2000 purchase in the same yard.
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William A. Brown
Portland
John Murphy
Brown
Ed Hannan
San Francisco
Towser Takes A Fearful Revenge On Train
In Kansas City a story from Omaha tells of a small dog named Towser belonging to Inez Thomas. On a Quincy passenger train the conductor ordered Towser to ride in the baggage car causing a delay. Towser reportedly fought with a larger bird dog before the train left Omaha.
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Cotted Pree
Kansas City
Severa
Omaha
Chicago
Quincy
Towser
Mises Inez Thomas
J. Paul
Towser the dog avenges by gnawing train baggage checks
A dog named Towser, moved to the far end of a baggage car, caused a scene and later redeemed himself by eating the checks from trunks in reach after the train arrived in Kanone City.
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Ment
Towser
Kanone City
Tragedy in Webb City as lumberman killed by train
Raymond G. Hodgson, a young lumberman from Afton Oklahoma, died when struck by a train while rushing toward Webb City after learning his wife had given birth to a son. The incident occurred in the morning near the railroad area and involved Hodgson attempting to hurry to his wife.
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Fn United Prep
Webb City
Dee
Raymond G. Hodgson
Afton
Oklo
Rates for Classified Advertisements in The Star
Classified ad rates listed with headings Situations Wanted for both male and female applicants. The page notes advertising sections and telephone contact for placing ads, including references to agency handling and available credentials.
Missing Notebook Ad Seeks Rewards From Park Stamps
A fragmented notice describes a red notebook found near Park Park with a stamp in the back and a monthly note. It mentions a reward for information leading to Hianchard and a request to contact Main Bakery for payment or pickup.
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Park Park
Birth Notices From December 6 to December 31
Birth notices list numerous December births with names and spouses, including Tilson, Myers, Fort, Seiger, Veterson, Quist, Wannueon, Merryman, Killeen, Curry, Mare, London, Roettio, Birrell, Smith, Turner, Pipet, Gatewood, Woodhead, Beattie, Guetefeon, Patterson, Heiner, and hospital references to General Hospital and Butterworth Funeral Directors.
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J Hotem
Ene Veterson
Seattle
Sen Killeen
Mo Kleen
Dee
Oon Curry
F Curry
Tere Vester
Mareh
O Mare
K. Thempom
Son
London
Roettio Bard
Esler Weich
T. Nich
Denny Park
J. Birrell
Ation. Smith P. Kemith
Smear
Terner-J. Turner
W. Martin
Key Martin
Piper
Notice of stockholders meeting for Union Savings & Trust Co
The annual meeting of stockholders of the Union Savings & Trust Company of Seattle Washington will be held at the company office on the north corner of Beconday and Cherry streets King County Washington on Wednesday the 18th day of January 1910 at 3 o'clock in the afternoon for electing a director and for other business as may properly come before the meeting. N. B. OLN Seattle Washington December 8 1900.
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Union Savings & Trust Company of Seattle, & Corporation
King County
Washington
N. B. Oln
Setine
Meetiaw Opportunities Co
B. Boos, Mee
Mason County ranch near railroad with cedar timber
A historical notice describes a Mason County 140 acre property with 40 acres cleared, timber of one million feet, near a railroad station and town. It highlights cattle suitability, water, and a price and terms offered by WM. Walker at Arcade Building. Nearby listings include a 20 acre waterfront farm, a 4 room home on the waterfront, and a widow’s chicken ranch near streetcars, all with cash and credit terms.
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Mason County
Eneily
Ehingte Mil
Terme Colay Investment Co, Inc
Empire
Local Hardware Ad Promises Low Prices and Free Delivery
A fragmentary classified ad promotes buying direct from Bagge & Garrett and partners at low prices with free post paid delivery. Mentions doors, paint brands, mill end stock, and storage services. Includes scattered addresses and contact lines such as 6129 and 621 Pinest and 1, 2680 Main 6388.
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Provine
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Uncle Sam
Postal Clerks’ Union
Yakima
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Seeume
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Meoute SR
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Vendome Motel
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Doyle Medicine Co
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Leendry Heye
Este
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Seiger
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Moore Theatre
Johnson & Hamitt
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Jack Ciascee
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Fremont
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Capablie
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Opel
Cituation
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Firet Clase Shoemaker
Green Lake
Rondueting
Joan Lawbon
Scheool
Franklin Institute
Rochester
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Arcade
US Marine Corps
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Grand Central Hotel
Beattie
Waasa
Erton
National Barber College
Eomen
Capital City Nursery Co
Salon
Enon
Fpraiahe
Eamer
King's Hat
Virginia
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Claibourne
Toome
Sarr Ren Neem
Seth and Wesler Way
Victoria Trarack
Olympic
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Modern
Kovase University
Fine View
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Green Lake District
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Heuer
Dreedner
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Sietanee
Terre North 318
Furnigko Houses
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Mutual Life Rice
Calhourn
Pnny & Ewing
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Tyrrell
Whet & Wheeler
Colman Mock
WM. Walker
Loreman
Henderson
Babinton
Mabon County
Mente
Misco
Thailow
Bellingham
Elwood Lumber & Timber Co
Eressen
Ilidaya
Q& Mite
Eaet
Juanita Wharf
Cash
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Vr. D. Matt Gthew
Fiona
Eos Spilian Lot
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Sienna Investigate
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Greenwood Park
Phinney Av
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Chapin Ral Rotate & Collection CO
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Phinney
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Columbia
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Bagge & Garrett
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Advania
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Heston
GAC & Mnavans
Leary
Naatier
Maatare Mala
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Hafer
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Centiete
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Karansugh
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Edme
Bamonda
Tieian
Pierce
Anda Rade
Tle
Parnes
DM Brown
Cos de Dalton
Tucker
Union Block
Inde
Anderson Supply Co
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Firth
Snow
Ose
Noving & Ste
Veonara Budd
PY Nelson
Criter & Buprly Co
Utley
Ballard
Tallard
Daltard
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